The Lost Dresses of Italy by M. A. McLaughlin is a historical fiction about poetess Christina Rossetti in the year 1864. She travels to Italy from England, and mysteriously she leaves in Italy three Victorian-era dresses. 

 

After World War II, the dresses are discovered in excellent condition. Costume curator Marianne Baxter travels from the United States to Italy to restore the dresses for a museum exhibition. She unravels the mysteries of Christina Rossetti’s life, while she finds an unlikely romance in her own life. 

 

The author deftly alternates between the two storylines, as she reveals more mysteries and surprises. This book is recommended for those traders, who enjoy historical mysteries.